Question 1hardmultiple choice
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A developer needs to grant a user in another AWS account (Account B) read-only access to objects in an Amazon S3 bucket owned by Account A. The developer has already added a bucket policy that grants s3:GetObject access to the IAM user in Account B. However, the user in Account B still gets Access Denied when trying to read objects. What additional configuration is required?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
Best answer
The user in Account B must have an IAM policy that allows s3:GetObject on the bucket ARN
Cross-account access requires both a bucket policy that grants the user permissions and an IAM policy in the user's account that allows the action. The IAM policy is necessary because the default is to deny all actions.
B
Distractor review
The bucket must be made public by unchecking 'Block all public access'
Making the bucket public would allow everyone access, which is too permissive and violates the principle of least privilege. The correct approach is to use a combination of bucket and IAM policies.
C
Distractor review
The developer must create a new IAM role in Account A and have the user in Account B assume that role
While using role assumption is another valid cross-account access method, the question states the developer already used a bucket policy. The issue is likely the missing IAM user policy in Account B.
D
Distractor review
The user in Account B must use the S3 console instead of the AWS CLI
The access denied error is a permissions issue, not a tool issue. The console and CLI both enforce IAM and bucket policies.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
- The first matching ACL entry is used.
- There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
- Check inbound versus outbound direction.
- Read the ACL from top to bottom.
- Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
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FAQ
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What does this DVA-C02 question test?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The user in Account B must have an IAM policy that allows s3:GetObject on the bucket ARN — For cross-account access to S3, the bucket policy (resource-based policy) grants access to the principal in the other account. However, the user's own account must also explicitly permit the action via an IAM policy attached to the user. Without that, the user is not allowed to make the request even if the bucket allows it.
What should I do if I get this DVA-C02 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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